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Bristol Hospice’s sees ‘guiding light’ in 4-state expansion Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 1/23/26 Bristol Hospice has expanded with de novos across four states, with plans to soon grow its geographic presence in five more markets. Through its de novos, Salt Lake City, Utah-headquartered Bristol Hospice now provides services in Southaven, Mississippi; Pittsburgh; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and McAllen, Texas. The hospice announced that it would soon unveil new locations in Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland and New Albany, Indiana. 

What I see at the end of life as homelessness rises in Ohio: Holly Klein Cleveland.com, Cleveland, OH; by Holly Klein; 1/18/26 As a former in-home hospice nurse and now executive director of Grace House Akron, I have witnessed firsthand what happens when Ohioans fall through every crack in our healthcare and housing systems. ... Every day, I see the human reality behind the numbers ... Dignity at the end of life should not depend on having an address. Before Grace House opened, people experiencing homelessness often died alone, in undignified conditions -- or worse, on the streets. Providing a warm bed, a safe room, a hand to hold and someone to bear witness to a person’s final days should be a moral commitment shared across Ohio. Dignity is not a luxury; it is a right.

Unlocking the secret  power of groups with Colin M. Fisher  / part 1Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Colin M. Fisher; 1/21/26 In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Colin M. Fisher, professor, researcher, author, and jazz trumpeter, to explore what decades of research reveal about how groups actually work—and why so many teams fall short of their potential. Drawing from his book The Collective Edge, Fisher challenges the deeply ingrained myth of the “lone genius” and reframes leadership as a discipline of design, not motivation. 

HopeHealth, the 2nd hospice in the nation, celebrates 50th anniversary MassNonprofit News; Press Release; 1/20/26 HopeHealth, an early pioneer in hospice care and a leading nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care in New England, marks its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 as Hospice Care of Rhode Island, HopeHealth was created by a group of physicians, chaplains, educators, and community advocates who believed patients and families deserved compassionate, dignified support at the end of life. ... HopeHealth became the second hospice provider in the nation. In the five decades since, HopeHealth has grown from a single community-based program into a regional nonprofit organization serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition to hospice care, it provides palliative care for patients and families living with serious illness; specialized care for dementia; support and education for family caregivers; and numerous grief support programs.Editor's Note: Congratulations and thank you--Hospice Care of Rhode Island | HopeHealth--for your groundbreaking leadership and ongoing growth in your services throughout the continuum for serious illness, palliative, hospice, and grief care!

Story of Hope comfort care home holds grand opening in Chili NBC News-10, Rochester, NY (Chili, NY); by Jennifer Gan; 1/17/26 The Story of Hope Comfort Care Home officially opened its doors Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 813 Marshall Road [Chili, NY]. ... Sam Savary, president of the Board of Directors, said the opening represents years of work and community support, especially since a flash flood in 2023 that almost destroyed the place. “Monday [1/19] we’re so proud to actually be taking care of our very first patient… It’s been ten years to try to get this open,” said Savary. “Just to be able to recover from the flooding, and the outpouring of community support to make sure we didn’t have to give up, that we could make this happen, it’s truly a blessing.” The home is fully funded by donations and staffed by trained volunteers and hospice nurses.

Christmas tree recycling raises £100k for hospice BBC News; Press Release; 1/16/26 A hospice has raised more than £100,000 through its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme, declaring it the most successful year yet. St. Giles Hospice, Lichfield, said 5,425 real trees were collected from people's doorsteps between 10 and13 January as part of its TreeCycle service. Volunteers, hospice staff and local businesses braved the winter weather to pick up trees across Staffordshire, north Birmingham and surrounding areas, stated the charity. The Christmas trees, which lined up would measure nearly seven miles, were being turned into compost by a Lichfield company for agricultural purposes, it added.

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, Kennewick, WA; Press Release; 1/15/26 Tri-Cities Chaplaincy has completed a remodel of its Hospice House in Kennewick. The 15,000-square-foot facility provides hospice inpatient care, including symptom management, respite for family caregivers and routine care ... The remodel addressed cosmetic and functional updates to all 10 patient rooms, including added technology for point-of-care charting. Several new spaces were added, including a fireside room, waiting area, larger collaborative nurses station and an interfaith chapel. ... A primary goal of the remodel also was to establish a homelike environment with a less clinical feel while still providing quality end-of-life care.

Granite VNA Season of Remembrance campaign raises over $53K The Laconia Daily Sun, Concord, NH; Press Release; 1/12/26 Granite VNA, New Hampshire’s largest not-for-profit home health and hospice agency, raised more than $53,000 during its annual Season of Remembrance campaign in support of hospice services. ... Nearly 400 businesses and individuals supported the campaign, which began in October. ... Fifty-five people who donated $250 or more received a unique hand-blown glass ornament created by Granite VNA home care physical therapy assistant Jeff Lamy.  ... Season of Remembrance also invites community members to honor loved ones who have passed by adding their names to an online honor roll. This year, 1,170 people from 95 towns across New Hampshire were remembered.

The gift of adventure: Lenovo donates virtual reality equipment to Carolina Caring patients Carolina Caring, Newton, NC; Press Release; 1/14/26 Just over one year ago, Carolina Caring, the nonprofit serious illness care provider serving Western North Carolina and the Mecklenburg region, announced an exciting investment in virtual reality devices that delivered once-in-a-lifetime VR experiences to hospice and palliative patients. Today, thanks to the generosity of Lenovo and Carolina Caring Foundation, the organization has more than doubled its capacity to bring this immersive experience to patients across its service area. In total, Lenovo donated 8 ThinkReality VRX headsets—at a value of $9600—to Carolina Caring Foundation to be distributed for patient use. 

Finding solutions: Augusta nurse opens new end-of-life care facility WRDW/WAGT News Stations, Augusta, GA; by Zayna Haliburton; 1/12/26 A hospice nurse is opening Augusta’s first inpatient hospice home, giving families a new option for end-of-life care. Stacia Sirull, a hospice nurse, is opening the Augusta Inpatient Hospice Home. The facility will feature hummingbird decorations throughout. “My sister passed away a couple of years ago. She died in a hospice house in Kentucky and loved humming birds. When I decided to do this I was like we are just going to put humming birds everywhere,” Sirull said. ... The Augusta Inpatient Hospice Home will have six rooms added to the existing building. Sirull said there will always be one bed available for someone who doesn’t have the finances or insurance to cover the stay.

Suncrest Hospice announces Dallas office now serving north Texas families PRUnderground - Norfolk & Wrentham, TX; Press Release; 1/13/26 Suncrest Hospice ... announced today that its Dallas office is now serving families across Arlington, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and surrounding areas. The new location brings high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care to North Texas communities. ... The Dallas office marks Suncrest’s third location in Texas, joining established teams in Austin and San Antonio. This expansion extends the company’s reach to 53 locations across 25 states, strengthening its commitment to providing accessible hospice services nationwide.

Safe Place for Pets turns 30!Safe Place for Pets press release; 1/11/26That's right - 2026 marks 30 years since a group of hospice nurses decided to act on what they saw as an urgent need - helping people facing terminal illness find homes for their beloved pets. We are grateful to our founder, Joanne Bonicelli, for her compassion and generosity, which continue to impact the lives of people and pets each year!

Aspen Hospice opens new branch Wood County Monitor, Mineola, TX; by Brynna Williamson; 1/8/26 “It’s not a number. It’s very much a personal experience.” That’s the attitude the folks at Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care in Quitman say they maintain. Haven’t heard of them? That’s OK; Aspen is new to Quitman. However, it isn’t a new company. In fact, Regional Director of Business Development Kayla Howard says that Aspen has 24 branches across the nation. What the local branch might lack in antiquity, it makes up for in a professed desire to serve the elderly and vulnerable in Wood County.